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Clapton Joins The Yardbirds
- Eric Clapton, known for his blues purism, joined the Yardbirds after Top Topham left.
- Clapton's nickname, "Slow Hand," came from his frequent onstage guitar restringing due to light-gauge strings.
Yardbirds and Williamson Clash
- The Yardbirds backed Sonny Boy Williamson on a UK tour, but the collaboration was fraught with tension.
- Williamson, unimpressed, remarked that the English boys "want to play the blues so bad, and they play the blues so bad."
Relf's Health Scare and Replacements
- Keith Relf's collapsed lung led to temporary replacements, including Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, and Rod Stewart.
- Stewart, a big fan, would reportedly beg for a chance to play with the band.